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razor edge

/ˈreɪzər ɛdʒ/

Traducción: Frase que describe una línea divisoria muy estrecha, crítica o peligrosa entre dos estados opuestos, como el éxito y el fracaso, la seguridad y el peligro, o la cordura y la locura.

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/ˈreɪzər ɛdʒ/C1formal
  • esFrase que describe una línea divisoria muy estrecha, crítica o peligrosa entre dos estados opuestos, como el éxito y el fracaso, la seguridad y el peligro, o la cordura y la locura.

A phrase describing a very narrow, critical, or dangerous dividing line between two opposing states, such as success and failure, safety and danger, or sanity and madness.

  1. Critical or dangerous situationC1informal

    A situation that is extremely tense, dangerous, or finely balanced between success and failure.

    essituación al filo de la navaja

    • The negotiations were on a razor edge, with both sides refusing to compromise.
    • His life hung on a razor edge after the accident.
    • The team's victory was on a razor edge until the final minute.
  2. State of extreme sharpness or precisionC2formal

    A state of being extremely sharp, precise, or finely honed.

    esFilo de navaja

    • The surgeon's skill was a razor edge, making the operation flawless.
    • His mind was a razor edge, catching every detail.
    • The blade was kept at a razor edge for the perfect cut.